CONTENTS


NEWS, VIEWS & INSIGHTS


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Industry news & events View Point: Architect Rory Bergin of HTA Design Practice Profile: Niven Architects International Focus CPD Focus


Appointments & news Materials for Architecture Show Preview


PROJECT REPORTS 26


34 PRODUCTS


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Planning & design


Groundworks & Drainage Structural elements External envelope Insulation Heating, ventilation & services Interiors


Landscaping & external works Classified & directory


04.18


Open for business Bloomberg’s new European headquarters is a big step away from recent landmark City buildings, with a highly bespoke, super-sustainable design. James Parker reports


More bang for your buck Providing the authentic Asian streetfood dining experience, a new food hall in north London was also an intriguing dish for the architects to try, as Roseanne Field reports


FEATURES 47 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: CLADDING & FACADES


The obstacles to getting fire safety right, post-Grenfell James Butler of Pura Facades explains why, despite the best intentions of the final Hackitt report, there will be implementation challenges in the industry


61 HEATING & VENTILATION 26


Better ventilated homes mean a healthier future Paul Croughan of EnviroVent looks at how the new build sector is meeting ventilation requirements and improving the air quality in new home construction


69 INTERIORS: WALLS & PARTITIONS


Eliminating the margin for error Cath McLean from Promat UK explains the benefits of a whole-system approach for effective fire-resistant glazing


79 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS: EXTERNAL TERRACES


Going below decks Stefan Holmes of Millboard explains why plastic is fantastic when it comes to creating effective sub-frames for decking


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